Raisin in the Sun Themes

What literary device is being used when Beneatha says, "And then there are all those prophets who would lead us out of the wilderness...into swamps!"

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

• allusion

• symbolism

• humor

Beneatha's anger towards Walter suggests that she

• is a cruel person.

• cares deeply for her family.

• is a passionate person.

• is constantly angry.

• greatly dislikes her brother.

Walter's emotional state for the majority of the play is

• angry.

• melancholy.

• violent.

• frustrated.

• inebriated.

How does Mama feel towards her family?

• She values family peace and propriety.

• She feels they are prone to violence.

• She does not care about her family.

• She despises the anger in her household.

The simile, "Her bearing is most like the noble bearing of the women of the Heroes of Southwest Africa" shows that Mama is

• elderly.

• tired.

• hardworking.

• dignified.

• longsuffering.

What is Beneatha's attitude toward Asagai?

• Argumentative

• Passionate

• Stand-offish

• Playful

• Childish

Why does George call Walter "Prometheus"?

• George has recognized a fire in Walter.

• George sees Walter as futilely challenging the will of the gods.

• George is mocking Walter with an allusion that he won't understand.

• George is trying to impress Beneatha with his knowledge of mythology.

In this play, George represents someone who

• has achieved greatness.

• lives his life to the fullest.

• does not care about others.

• has fulfilled all his dreams.

• has no dreams or aspirations.

What literary device does Hansberry use in Mrs. Johnson's speech about the bombings?

• Suspense

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Allusion

• Symbolism

What literary device is Hansberry using when Mrs. Johnson says, "Oh - I ain't criticizing her none."

• Allusion

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony

• Foreshadowing

• Humor